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About the employer:
The employer, a client of CraftmyCV, is a forward-thinking content solutions company based in Mumbai that values the growth and development of its team members. They offer an exciting salary package, medical insurance, an annual week off for the entire agency from Christmas till the new year (this is over and above your regular leave entitlement), and an energizing atmosphere for professional advancement. Their work culture celebrates diversity, promotes collaboration, and empowers every team member to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table.
Job Overview
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Animator with a firm grasp of animation
techniques, fundamentals, and software for the social pages of brands. The animator will read through AV scripts and create narratives for various shoot and non-shoot-based videos through impactful animation skills and formats. These videos will be made for the digital platforms of some of Indias most prominent brands across the BFSI, Telecom, FMCG, banking and Automobile sectors. The animator will collaborate with our producers to design and execute animation videos for various brand videos across 2D, GFX, Mixed media, cut-out and stop motion animation etc
Position: 2D Animator
Location: Delhi
Responsibilities
- Take briefs from the producers and turn the brief or script into an engaging animation video.
- Creating the angle, content, and tone according to the needs of the client and audience for each video.
- Conceptualizing and designing ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds and other animation elements.
- Creating character sketches for new animations based on design briefs.
- Developing storyboards for animation projects.
- Developing timing and pacing of motion based on audio requirements.
- Collaborating with the creative time, including designers, photographers and other animators, to finalize and complete projects.
- Research various design techniques to provide accurate designs for requested animations.
- Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction.
Key Result Areas
- The number of videos delivered as per the deadlines.
- Quality check on each animation video delivered.
- Visual innovation in animation for social formats.
- Assist and contribute to the ideation and development of new forms of animation content.
Platforms for which videos need to be created
- YouTube
- Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Non-mainstream social channels, as they pick up, including Telegram, Reddit, etc.
- WhatsApp
- Branded blogs and websites
- OTT Platforms (in partnership with brands)
Eligibility
- 2 to 3 years of experience in video editing and animation for brands.
- Hands-on knowledge of Adobe Suite.
- Strong visual aesthetics and design sense for social media platforms.
- An ability to work in a team with good communication skills.
- Proven ability to draw across different types of artistic styles.
- Ability to work independently as needed.
- Ability to manage multiple animation projects of varying complexities, and meet deadlines.
What will give you an edge
- Passion for conceptualizing and working on new and innovative animation briefs across genres.
- Firm grasp of editing and animating formats like reels and other short-span videos.
- Empathy to understand the brand audience and create engaging animation videos for them.
- Good communication skills.
- Working on a variety of animation videos on a wide range of topics for different brands.
- Ability to conceptualize and create a strong visual narrative.
